Ever wonder why everyone around you is grumpy and mad? Check your zip code. A new study shows the levels of happiness by state. The New York metro area leads the way with New York as the most unhappiest state to live in followed by Connecticut and New Jersey.
The Northeast and the Midwest dominate the list of unhappy places to live, probably owing to the lack of sunshine, high housing prices, and high taxation. Less sunshine and disposable income can make even the jolliest person cranky.
To find a happier place to live, check out this list of the Top 10 Happiest States in the United States.
The Top 10 Least Happy States To Live In:
- New York
- Connecticut
- New Jersey
- Michigan
- Indiana
- California
- Illinois
- Ohio
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
via LiveScience.com
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Is this some kind of marketing gimmick for real estate in the 10 happiest states? Or is it for real?
I live in California and in spite of high taxes, high cost of living,and a state that is insolvent I’m am pretty happy. But maybe that’s just me!
I used to live in New York, and as you said, it is really a bad place for living, it’s only for work, I guess !
I find it very interesting that the East Coast dominated this list. California was a shocker to see on the sad state list, but I am going to agree with Bob’s comment that the cost of living is rather high and the state itself with through a small bankruptcy spell this year.
i live in ohio we stand for our rights its u unfair u say were not happy! who ever wrote this is rude and a liar!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted this survey of more 1.3 million people across the United States over the past four years regarding their happiness level of their lifestyle and where they live.
More to that, here is an article about the happiest states in the US http://www.sundaygazettemail.com/News/200912170738
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